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Entrepreneurs are individuals who launch and operate their own businesses, often starting with a unique idea for a product or service. They take on considerable risks, including the potential loss of their investments, but the rewards can surpass traditional employment. Entrepreneurs may work independently, with varying levels of formal education. Their ventures contribute significantly to innovation and economic growth. There are different types of ownership models, including sole proprietorships, partnerships, and corporations. Without entrepreneurs, the business landscape would lack diversity and innovation.
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Entrepreneurship 1.2
What is an Entrepreneur? • People who launch and run their own businesses • At first, they must perform many of the basic management functions • Estee Lauder, Kellogg, General Electric, Microsoft, Dell, Land’s End • All started by entrepreneurs!
What is an Entrepreneur? • A lot of risk! • Can lose all the money invested in their company • Can be more rewarding than working for a company • High reward!
What is an Entrepreneur? • Tend to me more independent • May have less formal education • Some jump from job to job before starting their own business
What is an Entrepreneur? • Start with an idea for creating or modifying a product or service they believe in • Like being their own boss! • Tremendous satisfaction in their work • Must work long hours and make decisions about every aspect of a business • Without entrepreneurs, there would be no new businesses and fewer exciting innovations in business and industry
What is an Entrepreneur? • Types of ownership • Sole proprietorship: people who run their businesses single handedly • Medicine, dentistry, accounting • Partnership: one or more partners supply the money and runs the business • Corporation: avoid being held personally liable for financial losses